Windy Hill Staff

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	Chris Wiest Toddler Teacher Chris has been at Windy Hill School for 24 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development from Keene State College. Chris is a Certified Master Teacher with Infant/Toddler Endorsement through the NH Department of Health and Human Services.
	Brandi Welborn Toddler Teacher Brandi received a bachelor's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from George Mason University. She enjoys sharing the wonders of the outdoors with children. She has worked with children of all ages in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Brandi is currently working towards a credential in early childhood education.
	Janet Bauer Toddler Teacher Janet earned her B.A. in Elementary Education with teacher certification from New England College and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Champlain College. Prior to joining Windy Hill School, she taught both in both Kindergarten and Nursery School programs. She has attended numerous workshops and conferences to further her work with young children.
	Lori Shannon Toddler Teacher Lori has an Associates of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Post University. She has been a preschool teacher in Ohio and New Hampshire.
	Karen Cook Nursery/Pre-K Support - Extended Day Nursery/Pre-K Teacher Karen earned her BA in child psychology from Colby-Sawyer College, and masters in clinical mental health from SNHU. Cook’s experience includes work with children age birth through high school, with a primary focus on pre-school aged children.
	Suzanna Sicard Nursery/Pre-K Support - Extended Day Nursery/Pre-K Teacher Suzanna graduated from Colby-Sawyer in 2011 with a BS in Child Development and teacher certification K-3. She has worked at Windy Hill since 2013. She has a special interest in mindfulness and incorporating it into the classroom as well as the arts. Suzanna has a passion for theater and literature and loves to tell stories about the exciting places where she grew up, as well as the adventures of her cat, Theo.
	Alice Coish Pre-kindergarten Teacher Alice earned B.A in English from Wesleyan University and a M.S. in Elementary Education from Wheelock College. Coish has taught in a variety of settings and with a wide range of age groups; she has worked with preschool through upper elementary school-aged children.
	Brenda White Nursery Teacher Brenda earned a B.S. in Child Development with K-3 certification from Colby-Sawyer College. Her previous experience includes ten years at Concord Hospital's Learning Center and two years at the Harold Martin School as a Learning Specialist. Teaching at Windy Hill School, with the threes and fours since 2003.
	Chelsea Palmer Extended Day Toddler Teacher
	Gina Reich Extended Day Toddler Teacher Gina Reich is the head teacher in the Toddler 1 extended care program at Windy Hill. Gina has done community work with: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, and also worked with children with developmental disabilities. Gina worked at Colby-Sawyer College for ten years in the Advancement Office and received an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. She is currently working towards a certification in Early Childhood education. Her passion is working with children and she believes that each child should be loved and nurtured to his or her fullest potential.